1. Why do we need a test area for unmanned aerial vehicles?
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones) are the future of aviation, but there is a critical shortage of areas where they can be tested safely.
As one of the few high-growth areas in aviation—or any industry—unmanned aerial systems are being constrained by an inability to test the vehicles as they are developed.
There are lengthy and costly delays as manufacturers wait for open testing slots.
Special certificates can be obtained for test purposes, but they are costly and time consuming.
A better solution is for the country to designate more test areas where drones can fly safely away from other traffic.
Senator Wyden of Oregon has proposed just that
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